2017 Ducati Supersport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Supersport years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ducati Supersport. That is the most of any Supersport model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 129 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ducati Supersport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 57% | 129 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 968 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 968 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ducati Supersport recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
Risk: If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.
Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-005.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.
Risk: If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The fuel gauge has gone bad multiple times. Some times the fuel gauge will go to zero with fuel still in it or it will stick at half tank when it is less than that. My local Ducati service center has replace the fuel gauge 3 times now and the bike only has 3500 miles on it. Talking to the service…
Motorcycle is equipped the ducati quick shifter (dqs). When downshifting from 3rd to 2nd bike will occasionally, at least once per outing, pop out of gear and go into a 'false' neutral. Very disconcerting especially when going into a corner. Have repeatedly complained to my dealership about the…
Purchased bike new in august 2018 and has less than 1k miles. Unexplained leak has developed near air intake. Leak identified near the end of january 2020. Rear brake identified today as completely inoperable but brake fluid reservoir is full. No error messages or system failure alerts including a…
Rear view mirrors excessively vibrate under moderate to hard acceleration, making it almost impossible to see anything behind rider.
Both rear view mirrors vibrate excessively while in motion rendering them unusable. Unable to determine distance or speed of surrounding vehicles while in motion. Images in the mirror are a complete blur.
Other Ducati Supersport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Supersport | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Supersport | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Supersport | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 Supersport | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ducati Supersport?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ducati Supersport?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Ducati Supersport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Supersport model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.